crude pipeline loop location

[motaleby]

Dear friends

I want to loop an existing above ground crude oil pipeline, please see the attached excel file to find the profile and conditions.My question is: Where is the best location for the loop, downstream or upstream of the pipeline?

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[jumbodumbo]

could u give some details about the crude......... viscosity, density etc